HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-04-29 Municipal Planning Commission (Regular) MinutesCOUNTY OF NEWELL NO. 4
MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
April 29, 2008
The regular Municipal Planning Commission Meeting of the County of Newell No. 4 was
held in the County Office at Brooks, AB on Tuesday, April 29, 2008 commencing at
10:00 a.m.
MEMBERS
PRESENT: W. Daniels, Councillor
J. Harbinson, Councillor
S. Evans, Councillor
A. Eastman, Councillor
B. DeJong, Councillor
M. Douglass, Councillor
H. Wutzke, Councillor
A.M. Philipsen, Councillor
I. Schroeder, Councillor
R. Andrews, Councillor
B. McKellar, Member
S. Swenson, Member
STAFF: D. Horvath, Planner - ORRSC
B. Keith, Assistant Administrator
A. Wickert, Development Control Officer
D. Sutter, Development Control Clerk
OTHERS IN
ATTENDANCE: G. Stephenson, Interim Planner - ORRSC
S. Stanway, Brooks Bulletin
Sandy Traichel, DP 3180
Lydia Traichel, DP 3180
Shawn Torkelson, DP 3180
Patty Schnieder, DP 3180
Ronan Moen, DP 3186
Karen Peters, #2008-0-104
Blair Wright, DP 3195
John MacKinnon, DP 3195
1. CALL TO ORDER
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m.
2. EXCUSED FROM MEETING
All members were present.
MOTION CARRIED
3. MINUTES
a) March 25. 2008
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P-42/08 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR M. DOUGLASS that the minutes of the March
25, 2007 Municipal Planning Commission meeting be adopted as amended.
MOTION CARRIED
4. CALL FOR POST AGENDA ITEMS
The Chairman called for post agenda items.
5. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
P-43/08 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR R. ANDREWS that the agenda be adopted as
amended.
MOTION CARRIED
6. BUSINESS FROM MINUTES
a) Permit #2818 - Pt. SW 5-18-14-W4M
Elizabeth Redelback, Janet Mapes, Ron Redelback (Owners)
Ron Redelback (Applicant)
Legalize Existing Development -Creation of 14 Additional Lots
There is no further information on this item.
b) Land Use Bylaw Review
The County Planner indicated that her list is becoming quite
comprehensive and told the Board that she would present the list at
the next meeting.
7. COUNCIL & S.D.A.B. REPORT
There was no report this month.
8. DEVELOPMENT REPORT -MARCH 20 -APRIL 22. 2008
P-44/08 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR A. EASTMAN that the Development Report be
accepted.
9. CORRESPONDENCE
MOTION CARRIED
There was no correspondence to be presented at this meeting.
10. SUBDIVISIONS
a) #2008-0-029 -Lot 1, Block 10, Plan 021 0623, Pt. NW 6-18-14-W4M,
Division 5
Eastern Irrigation District (Owner/Applicant)
To subdivide an approximate 1.02 acre (0.41 ha) parcel from an existing
parcel legally known as Lot 1, Block 10, Plan 021 0623 located in the
NW 6-18-14-W4M.
The County Planner provided background information on the proposed _.
subdivision.
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P-45/08 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR ]. HARBINSON that the Municipal Planning
Commission APPROVE subdivision #2008-0-029, subject to the following
conditions:
1. That the 10% reserve requirement be provided as money in place of
land on the 1.02 acres at the market value of $9,832.55 per acre with
the actual acreage and amount to be paid to the County of Newell No. 4
be determined at the final stage and that the existing deferred reserve
caveat (031 210 069) in the amount of 2.0 acres be provided as money
in place of land at the market value $9,832.55 per acre to be paid to the
County of Newell No. 4, to satisfy the municipal reserve requirements,
and further that, upon receipt of this reserve payment, the existing
deferred reserve caveats (021 084 811 and 031 210 069) be discharged
in its entirety and a new caveat for the value of 1.66 acres be registered
on the residual parcel for municipal reserve purposes.
2. That all outstanding property taxes shall be paid to the County of
Newell.
3. That the applicant or owner or both enter into a Development
Agreement with the County of Newell which shall be registered
concurrently with the final plan against the title(s) being created.
4. That the subdivided portion of Certificate of Title 031 321 538 be
consolidated with the adjacent parcel legally known as Lot 2, Block 10,
Plan 031 1834 in a manner such that the resulting Certificate of Title
could not be subdivided without the approval of the Subdivision
Authority.
MOTION CARRIED
b) #2008-0-083 - NE 33-23-18-W4M, Division 9
Gilbert Reimer (Owner/Applicant)
To subdivide an approximate 14.18 acre (5.74 ha) parcel from a quarter
section legally known as the NE 33-23-18-W4M.
The County Planner provided background information on the proposed
subdivision.
P-46/08 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR M. DOUGLASS that the Municipal Planning
Commission APPROVE subdivision #2008-0-083, subject to the following
conditions:
1. That all outstanding property taxes shall be paid to the County of
Newell.
2. That the applicant or owner or both enter into a Development
Agreement with the County of Newell which shall be registered
concurrently with the final plan against the title(s) being created.
3. That the applicant submit to the Subdivision Authority a copy of a sketch
from an Alberta Land Surveyor that certifies the location and dimensions
of the existing buildings and the exact dimensions of the lot to be
subdivided.
4. That access to Highway 561 is to be limited to the western approach,
and the second approach is to be removed and the access to the
residual agricultural parcel will be from the county road to the East. The
applicant should contact Alberta Transportation to finalize this condition
and provide confirmation of the access to the Subdivision Authority
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MOTION CARRIED
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c) #2008-0-103 - SW 1-18-13-W4M, Division 2
Jeffrey Van Wert (Owner/Applicant)
To subdivide an approximate 5.37 acre (2.17 ha) parcel from a quarter
section legally known as the SW 1-18-13-W4M.
The County Planner provided background information on the proposed
subdivision.
P-47/08 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR I. SCHROEDER that the Municipal Planning
Commission APPROVE subdivision #2008-0-103, subject to the following
conditions:
1. That all outstanding property taxes shall be paid to the County of
Newell.
2. That the applicant submit to the Subdivision Authority a copy of a sketch
from an Alberta Land Surveyor that certifies the location and dimensions
of the existing buildings and the exact dimensions of the lot to be
subdivided.
MOTION CARRIED
e) #2008-0-118 - SW 31-18-15-W4M, Division 5
Julius & Marie Snyders (Owner/Applicant)
To subdivide an approximate 67.71 acre (27.4 ha) parcel to create one
new parcel for country residential use, approximately 4.67 acres (1.89
ha) in size.
The County Planner provided background information on the proposed
subdivision. An adjacent land owner submitted concerns regarding the
possibility of contamination to their water source from the septic field.
The County Planner informed the Board that she replied to the adjacent
land owner with an email and had not gotten a response back.
P-48/08 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR J. HARBINSON that the Municipal Planning
Commission APPROVE subdivision #2008-0-118, subject to the following
conditions:
1. That the 10% reserve requirement be provided as money in place of
land on the 4.67 acres at the market value of $1967 per acre with the
actual acreage and amount to be paid to the County of Newell No. 4.
2. That all outstanding property taxes shall be paid to the County of
Newell.
3. That the applicant or owner or both enter into a Development
Agreement with the County of Newell which shall be registered
concurrently with the final plan against the title(s) being created.
4. That the applicant have soil percolations tests done by an accredited
agency or engineer to ensure that the soils are capable of supporting a
septic field. Analyses of the test must be performed and approved by an
approved agency under Alberta Labour with a copy of the report
submitted to the Subdivision Authority.
MOTION CARRIED
f) #2008-0-119 - NE 23-18-16-W4M, Division 5 _
David & Elizabeth Houseman (Owner/Applicant)
To subdivide an approximate 49.69 acre (18.89 ha) vacant cut-off parcel -.-
from apreviously unsubdivided quarter section legally known as the NE
23-18-16-W4M.
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The County Planner provided background information on the proposed
subdivision. The County Planner confirmed that the proposed subdivision
would be for country residential use, and not agricultural use.
P-49/08 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR ]. HARBINSON that the Municipal Planning
Commission APPROVE subdivision #2008-0-103, subject to the following
conditions:
1. That all outstanding property taxes shall be paid to the County of
Newell.
2. That the applicant submit to the Subdivision Authority a copy of a sketch
from an Alberta Land Surveyor that certifies the location and dimensions
of the existing buildings and the exact dimensions of the lot to be
subdivided.
MOTION CARRIED
11. AGRICULTURAL SUPPORT SERVICE & HOME OCCUPATION PERMITS
There were no Agricultural Support Service or Home Occupation permits at
the meeting.
12. STATUTORY PLANS -NEW & AMENDMENTS
There were no Statutory Plans to review at this meeting.
13. DEVELOPMENT PERMITS
c) Permit #3189 - NW 7-19-14-W4, Division 10
Deranway Enterprises (Owner/Applicant)
Compliance permit for existing business
The Development Control Officer provided background information on
the proposed development permit. She also discussed the well directly
to the North of the shop and office. The buildings are within the 100m
setback required around all flowing wells. The County Planner proposed
having the landowner apply for a waiver for the setback to the well and
the Board agreed. A condition was added to reflect the Board's decision.
P-50/08 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR A. EASTMAN that the Municipal Planning
Commission APPROVE Development Permit #3189 as a business that
complies with the provisions of the Industrial Land Use District of County of
Newell Land Use Bylaw 1626-07, with the added provision that outdoor
storage be permitted on the parcel, subject to the following conditions:
1) This permit is being granted only for a permit to enable Deranway
Enterprises to operate the existing business, specifically for modular
trailer repair, manufacturing and storage, in the Industrial District,
located on Pt. NW 7-19-14 W4M. Any additional development shall
require prior approval of a separate permit application.
And subject to the following conditions:
2) The proposed development complying with:
a. all Federal, Provincial and Municipal statutes, regulations, codes
and standards.
b. the provisions of Schedule 2: Industrial District, and of Land Use
Bylaw #1626-07, and amendments thereto.
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c. any concerns put forth by the Eastern Irrigation District
d. any concerns put forth by the Public Works Dept.
e. The developer obtaining, and complying with, all other required
permits including electrical, heating & ventilation, gas and
plumbing from an accredited inspection agency and providing
copies of the applicable permits to the Development Officer.
f. The existing shop and office structure is within the 100 m (30 ft)
minimum setback distance from awell-head, making it a non-
conforming land use. While it may remain at present, any future
structures must maintain that minimum setback distance and, if
possible, the existing shop and office structure should be
removed.
3) The developer applying to the ERCB to request a setback relaxation
for the gas well immediately to the north of the shop and office
structure, as shown on the enclosed map. A copy of this setback
relaxation shall be provided to the Development Officer.
4) The developer ensuring:
a. That this development is located as shown on the site plan
approved in this application and submitted March 12, 2008. Any
changes to that plan shall require the written approval of the
Development Officer.
b. That adequate parking space is available for this use - at
present, one per 2 employees, one for customers and one for a
loading area.
c. That any signage on the property conforms to the standards set
out in Schedule 7: Sign Regulations.
d. That any fencing on the property conforms to the standards set
out in Schedule 4.14: Standards of Development -Fences.
e. That proper and legal access is provided to the property.
f. That the site is graded so that storm water does not drain onto
adjoining properties.
g. That any materials, supplies and equipment are stored within
buildings on the property or otherwise must be screened from all
adjacent parcels and roadways in the vicinity.
h. That any debris tracked onto the public roadway where access is
provided to the property is continually cleaned up.
i. That there is no contamination of soil, surface water or
groundwater from this use.
j. That all hazardous waste materials are properly disposed of in
regulated facilities.
k. That all outdoor garbage containers are stored in weatherproof
and animal-proof containers and are covered and screened from
the public roadways.
I. That access can be provided for Emergency Services vehicles to
all sides of the building.
MOTION CARRIED
Arrived at Meeting
Sandy Traichel, Shawn Torkelson, Lydia Traichel and Patty Schnieder arrived at 10:49 a.m.
a) Permit #3180 - NW 22-18-14-W4M, Division 5
Heinz & Lydia Traichel (Owner) /Sandy Traichel & Shawn Torkelson
(Applicant) ---
Operation of a sandblasting and painting business
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Introductions were made around the table and then by the delegation
-- present. The Development Control Officer provided background
information on the proposed development permit. Councillor Douglass
asked if there was a water supply nearby. The applicant indicated that
there was a 6000 gallon cistern on site. S. Swenson inquired about
the landscaping plan included in the conditions. She stated that a
neighboring property had been asked to do landscaping and the trees
they planted died because of the soil type. The applicant indicated
that they would research what trees and shrubs would grow in the soil
type in order to ensure whatever is planted will grow. The applicant
was asked if there would be welding on site. He indicated that a very
minimal amount of welding would be done on the parcel. The Board
Members decided that Condition O was too general and that it should
be removed. The applicant was also asked about the hours of
operation. He indicated that for the most part, work would be done
Monday to Saturday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and that he would
probably have after hours emergencies occasionally.
P-51/08 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR H. WUTZKE that the Municipal Planning
Commission APPROVE Development Permit #3180, and allow the applicant
to operate a sandblasting and painting business as a discretionary use in
the Light Industrial Land Use District, subject to the following conditions:
1) This permit is being granted only for the sandblasting and painting
business to be operated on lands described as NW 22-18-14-4M. Any
additional development shall require prior approval with a separate
,,_„ permit application.
And subject to the following conditions:
2) The proposed development complying with:
a. all Federal, Provincial and Municipal statutes, regulations, codes
and standards.
b. the provisions of Land Use Bylaw #1626-07, and amendments
thereto, pertaining to the Agricultural District and Isolated Light
Industry land use
c. all Alberta Building Codes, where applicable
d. any concerns put forth by the County Of Newell Public Works
Department.
e. any concerns put forth by Eastern Irrigation District
3) The developer ensuring:
a. That all sandblasting is contained within the structure so as not
to release particulate matter or contaminants into the
atmosphere.
b. That this development is located as shown on the site plan
approved in this application and submitted March 31, 2008. Any
changes to that plan shall require the written approval of the
Development Officer.
c. That no significant nuisance factor, such as noise, dust,
appearance, or odors shall extend beyond the boundaries of the
site and shall incorporate the following:
i. sandblasting shall, at all times, be contained within the
fully enclosed structure; and
ii. all sandblasting shall incorporate the use of dust
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suppressant.
d. That there is proper and legal access provided to the property.
e. That access can be provided for Emergency Services vehicles to
all sides of the building.
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f. That adequate parking space is available for this use, for both
customers and deliveries
g. That the site is graded so that storm water does not drain onto
adjoining properties.
h. The developer ensuring the proposed accessory building is not
used for living purposes.
i. That the site is landscaped in such a way so as to reduce
potential noise or dust resulting from the operation of the
business. A landscape plan shall be submitted for approval to the
Development Officer.
j. That all construction materials, supplies and equipment are
stored on the property and not on the public roadway.
k. That there is continuous clean up of construction debris tracked
onto the public roadway where access is provided to the
property.
I. That there is no contamination of soil, surface water or
groundwater from this use.
m. That all outdoor garbage containers are stored in weatherproof
and animal-proof containers and are covered and screened from
the public roadways.
n. That all hazardous waste materials are properly disposed of in
regulated facilities.
MOTION CARRIED
Left the meeting
Sandy Traichel, Shawn Torkelson, Lydia Traichel and Patty Schneider left at 11:04 a.m.
Arrived at Meeting
Ronan Moen arrived at 11:04 a.m.
b) Permit #3186 - NE 18-19-14-W4M, Division 10
Lakeside Feeders (Owner) /Lakeside Packers (Applicant)
Addition to existing water treatment plant
The Development Control Ofl=lcer provided background
information on the proposed development permit indicating that
Alberta Environment has requested the upgrades.
P-52/08 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR ]. HARBINSON that the Municipal Planning
Commission APPROVE Development Permit #3186, requesting a permit
to construct a 1670 ft2 (155.14 m2) addition to the existing water
treatment facility on the property named on the application, under the
provisions of the Agricultural Land Use District of the County of Newell
Land Use Bylaw 1626-07, subject to the following conditions:
1) This permit is being granted only for the construction of a 1670 ftz
(155.14 mz) addition to the existing water treatment facility in this
Agricultural District, located on NE 18-19-14 W4M. Any additional
development shall require prior approval of a separate permit
application.
And subject to the following conditions:
2) The proposed development complying with:
a. all Federal, Provincial and Municipal statutes, regulations, codes
and standards.
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b. the provisions of Schedule 2: Agricultural District, of Land Use
Bylaw #1626-07, and amendments thereto.
c. any concerns put forth by the Eastern Irrigation District
d. any concerns put forth by the Public Works Dept.
e. The developer obtaining, and complying with, all other required
permits including electrical, heating & ventilation, gas and
plumbing from an accredited inspection agency and providing
copies of the applicable permits to the Development Officer.
3) The developer ensuring:
a. That this development is located as shown on the site plan
approved in this application and submitted March 14, 2008. Any
changes to that plan shall require the written approval of the
Development Officer.
b. That adequate parking space is available for this use: one 1077
ft2 (100 m2), and one for a loading area.
c. That any signage on the property conforms to the standards set
out in Schedule 7: Sign Regulations.
d. That any fencing on the property conforms to the standards set
out in Schedule 4.14: Standards of Development -Fences.
e. That proper and legal access is provided to the property.
f. That the site is graded so that storm water does not drain onto
adjoining properties.
g. That any materials, supplies and equipment are stored within
buildings on the property.
h. That any debris tracked onto the public roadway where access is
provided to the property is continually cleaned up.
i. That there is no contamination of soil, surface water or
groundwater from this use.
j. That all hazardous waste materials are properly disposed of in
regulated facilities.
k. That all outdoor garbage containers are stored in weatherproof
and animal-proof containers and are covered and screened from
the public roadways.
I. That access can be provided for Emergency Services vehicles to
all sides of the building.
Left the Meeting
Ronan Moen left the meeting at 11:06 a.m.
MOTION CARRIED
d) Permit #3195 - NW 15-22-19-W4M, Division 6
Fairville Colony (Owner/Applicant)
Multi-unit dwelling and associated accessory building
The Development Control Officer provided background
information on the proposed development permit.
P-53/08 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR 5. EVANS that the Municipal Planning
Commission APPROVE Development Permit #3194 and grant approval
for the construction of a multi-unit dwelling and associated accessory
building that the Multi-Unit Dwelling be considered as a similar to
existing use in the Agricultural Land Use District for this Development
Permit, subject to the following conditions:
1) This permit is being granted only for the construction of an 11,040
ftz (1025 mZ) multi-unit dwelling and 600 ftz (55.7 m2) accessory
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building, on lands described as NW 15-22-19 W4M. Any additional
development shall require prior approval of a separate permit
application.
And subject to the following conditions:
2) The proposed development complying with:
a. all Federal, Provincial and Municipal statutes, regulations, codes
and standards.
b. the provisions of Schedule 2: Industrial District, and of Land Use
Bylaw #1626-07, and amendments thereto.
c. any concerns put forth by the Public Works Dept.
d. The developer obtaining, and complying with, all other required
permits including electrical, heating & ventilation, gas and
plumbing from an accredited inspection agency and providing
copies of the applicable permits to the Development Officer.
3) The developer ensuring:
a. That this development is located as shown on the site plan
approved in this application and submitted April 4, 2008. Any
changes to that plan shall require the written approval of the
Development Officer.
b. That any residence and/or structures are located outside the
minimum distance of 328 ft (100 m) from any gas or oil well,
either on or adjacent to the property. Any variance of this
distance may only be provided by the ECRB.
c. That all structures adhere to the following setbacks: 100 ft (30.5
m) from the local road to the west of the settlement site.
d. That the proposed accessory building is not used for living
purposes.
e. That proper and legal access is provided to the property.
f. That there is a 6.6 ft (2 m) separation distance between the new
building and any proposed accessory buildings.
g. That any materials, supplies and equipment are stored within
buildings on the property or otherwise must be screened from all
adjacent parcels and roadways in the vicinity.
h. That any debris tracked onto the public roadway where access is
provided to the property is continually cleaned up.
i. That there is no contamination of soil, surface water or
groundwater from this use.
j. That all hazardous waste materials are properly disposed of in
regulated facilities.
k. That all outdoor garbage containers are stored in weatherproof
and animal-proof containers and are covered and screened from
the public roadways.
MOTION CARRIED
e) Permit #3195 - SW 12-15-14-W4M, Division 1
Blair Wright (Owner) /Olds Ag Tech Industries (Applicant)
Re-construction of a building lost in fire
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The Development Control Officer provided background
information on the proposed subdivision. She clarified her report
indicating that the office and the scale do meet the municipal
setbacks. Board Members inquired about the dust in the area,
there being a need for fencing and fire suppression. The business
has been in existence for quite some time and has taken all of
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the necessary provisions for making the business suitable for the
,~. area and has also taken the necessary precautions in case of fire.
P-54/08 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR W. DANIELS that the Municipal Planning
Commission APPROVE Development Permit #3195 under the provisions
of the Agricultural Land Use District, as an Isolated Light Industrial use,
of County of Newell Land Use Bylaw 1626-07, subject to the following
conditions:
1) This permit is being granted only for the reconstruction of a building
for the purpose of dehydrating and compressing hay for resale, as an
Isolated Light Industrial use in the Agricultural District, located on
Block A, Plan 811 0671, Pt. SE 12-15-14 W4M. Any additional
development shall require prior approval of a separate permit
application.
2) The proposed development complying with:
a. all Federal, Provincial and Municipal statutes, regulations, codes
and standards.
b. the provisions of Schedule 2: Agricultural District, and of Land
Use Bylaw #1626-07, and amendments thereto.
c. any concerns put forth by the Eastern Irrigation District
d. any concerns put forth by the Public Works Dept.
e. The developer obtaining, and complying with, all other required
permits including electrical, heating & ventilation, gas and
plumbing from an accredited inspection agency and providing
copies of the applicable permits to the Development Officer.
,_ 3) The developer ensuring:
a. That this development is located as shown on the site plan
approved in this application and submitted April 7, 2008. Any
changes to that plan shall require the written approval of the
Development Officer.
b. That adequate parking space is available for this use - 1 parking
stall per 1077 ft2 (100 m2) of building floor area.
c. That any signage on the property conforms to the standards set
out in Schedule 7: Sign Regulations.
d. That any fencing on the property conforms to the standards set
out in Schedule 4.14: Standards of Development -Fences.
e. That proper and legal access is provided to the property.
f. That the site is graded so that storm water does not drain onto
adjoining properties.
g. That any materials, supplies and equipment are stored within
buildings on the property or otherwise must be screened from all
adjacent parcels and roadways in the vicinity.
h. That any debris tracked onto the public roadway where access is
provided to the property is continually cleaned up.
i. That there is no contamination of soil, surface water or
groundwater from this use.
j. That all hazardous waste materials are properly disposed of in
regulated facilities.
k. That all outdoor garbage containers are stored in weatherproof
and animal-proof containers and are covered and screened from
the public roadways.
'~ I. That access can be provided for Emergency Services vehicles to
all sides of the building.
MOTION CARRIED
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14. OTHER BUSINESS
Left the Meetina
Councillor A. M. Philipsen declared an interest and left at 11:23 a.m.
a) Bertha Farms proposed road closure
The Development Control Officer provided background information on
the proposed road closure. The Board decided to move forward with
the proposed road closure under the current policy.
Arrived at Meetina
Karen Peters, Blair Wright, and John Mackinnon arrived at 11:26 a.m.
P-55/08 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR I. SCHROEDER that the Municipal Planning
Commission recommend to Council that first reading be given for the
proposed road closure to be proceeded with under the current policy.
Arrived at Meetina
Councillor A. M. Philipsen re-entered the meeting at 11:30 a.m.
13. DEVELOPMENT PERMITS CONTD.
MOTION CARRIED
e) Permit #3195 - SW 12-15-14-W4M, Division 1
Blair Wright (Owner) /Olds Ag Tech Industries (Applicant)
Re-construction of a building lost in fire
Blair Wright gave a power point presentation on the Olds Ag Tech Hay
Plant. The production building was lost and is now going to be re-
constructed.
Left the Meetina
Blair Wright and John MacKinnon left at 11:42 a.m.
10. SUBDIVISIONS CONTD.
d) #2008-0-104 - SE 33-20-15-W4M, Division 2
Richard Kramer (Owner) / Connie Petersen (Applicant)
To subdivide an approximate 6.15 acre (2.49 ha) parcel from a quarter
section legally known as the SE 33-20-15-W4M.
The County Planner provided background information on the proposed
subdivision.
P-56/08 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR A. EASTMAN that the Municipal Planning
Commission APPROVE subdivision #2008-0-104, subject to the following
conditions:
1. That all outstanding property taxes shall be paid to the County of
Newell.
MOTION CARRIED
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Left the Meeting
r- Karen Peters left at 11:45 a.m.
15. POST AGENDA
b) Letter from Adjacent Land Owners re: DP 3180
This item was reviewed during the discussion about Development Permit
3180.
c) Updated map: Deranway Enterprises, DP 3189
This item was reviewed during the discussion about Development Permit
3189.
d) Development in the Intermunicipal Development Plan Study Area
The County Planner recommends that a Moratorium be placed on the
area until the Plan is completed. Applicants will be able to come to
Council and ask for the Moratorium to be lifted if necessary in individual
cases. The Board decided that rather than placing a moratorium on
development applications, with the exception of permitted use
applications in the study area that all development applications in the
IMDP Study area should be brought to MPC.
P-57/08 MOVED BY B. McKELLAR that all development applications, with the
exception of permitted use applications in the IMDP Study Area be
brought to the Municipal Planning Commission for review.
MOTION CARRIED
a) Proposed Holiday Inn Express
The Development Control Officer provided background information on
the Proposed Holiday Inn Express. The location is suitable for a hotel,
but the City of Brooks should be contacted to make sure that they are
comfortable with having a hotel that close to the city limits. The
application states that the developer is planning to tie into the City's
water and sewer systems. The Board will not approve tying into the
City's water and sewer system without having the approval of the city.
The developer will need to negotiate with the city directly.
LUNCH
The Committee RECESSED for lunch at 12:06 p.m. and RECONVENED
at 12:54 p.m.
Arrived at Meeting
Mac Anderson & Ross Annett at 12:55 p.m.
14. OTHER BUSINESS
'~ b) Cassils Community Action Group
Re: Cassils Area Structure Plan
Mac Anderson and Ross Annett were present on behalf of the Cassils
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Community Action Group. Their goal was to inquire about where the
process is at for the West Cassils Area Structure Plan. Mr. Anderson
stated that the concerns of the West Cassils residents are still the
same as before and included ground water and lot size. Mr. Anderson
stated that the majority of the residents are still in favor of the West
Cassils Area Structure Plan. Councillor Douglass suggested having a
further discussion about how the County intends to use this plan in the
future. The County Planner stated that Council has adopted the Area
Structure Plan by resolution, not by bylaw in order to allow for some
flexibility in individual cases. She also stated that the hydro-geological
studies that it requires are excessive and don't really obtain the
information necessary for determining whether or not soil is suitable
for a septic field. Soil Percolation tests are a much more useful test in
determining whether a septic field can be used or not, as long as a
well is not being used for potable water. The County Planner also
stated that the Area Structure Plan paints an extremely large area of
land with the same brush. Mr. Anderson stated that while the ASP
does cover a large area of land, the majority of the residents in the
area want to be painted by the same brush. He also suggested
modifying the ASP to require soil percolation tests instead of hydro-
geological tests for development in an area of a certain density. Mr.
Annett stated that they do not want to take away the rights of the
West Cassils area residents to do as they wish on their property, but at
the same time, he feels that they need to protect what they have.
Residents of the area that currently use wells for potable water should
know that their water supply is protected. The County Planner finished
by saying that the new Land Use Bylaw protects what can happen now
and in the future in the way of planning and development. She also
stated that the Municipal Development Plan has provisions for future
planning and development of the entire County. Mr. Anderson agrees
that as long as a Municipal Development Plan is in place, that it is the
fairest way to handle planning and development for everyone in the
County of Newell.
Left the Meetin4
Ross Annett & Mac Anderson at 1:19 p.m.
15. IN CAMERA ITEMS
There were no in camera items.
17. QUESTION PERIOD
Councillor Daniels inquired about agenda packages. He stated that we need
to make sure that the members at large receive their agendas the same day
as the Councillors do. S. Swenson inquired about bringing her own lap top
to access the digital agenda from a jump drive.
18. INFORMATION ITEMS
a) NRCB Application - LA 08013 - Hutterian Brethren of Newell - NW 8-23-
18-W4M, Division 9
The Development Control Officer provided background information on
the NRCB application asking for additional comments. The Board would
like the NRCB to contact the EID for their input.
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b) NRCB Decision - LA 08003 -Tracy & Michele Hemsing - NE 11-1-14-
~- W4M, Division 1
The Development Control Officer provided background information on
the NRCB decision, stating that this application was approved.
c) Alta Link -Stakeholder Information Brochure
DCO provided background information on the brochure.
d) Pioneer Gas Co-op -Fence around RMO station
The Development Control Officer provided background information on
the request by Pioneer Gas. The County Planner suggested having them
apply for a development permit for a waiver for the fence height if they
do not want to use the 8 foot fence height listed in the Public Utility Lot
section of the Land Use Bylaw. The Development Control Officer will
inform the applicant that they will either need to have an 8 foot fence or
apply for a waiver.
19. ADJOURN
P-58/08 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR B. de JONG that the meeting adjourn at 1:41
p.m.
MOTION CARRIED
CHAIRMAN
ASSI A MINISTRATOR
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